Conventional Fire Starting; Two Parallel Logs; Using Fire Starters - Drolet DB03105 Installation And Operation Manual

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4.2.2 Conventional Fire Starting

The conventional way to build a wood fire is
to bunch up 5 to 10 sheets of plain
newspaper and place them in the firebox.
Next, place 10 or so pieces of fine kindling on
the newspaper. This kindling should be very
thin; less than 1" (25 mm). Next, place some
larger kindling pieces on the fine kindling.
Open the air control fully and light the
newspaper. If you have a tall, straight venting
system you should be able to close the door
immediately and the fire will ignite. If your
venting system has elbows or an outside
chimney, you may need to leave the door
closed but unlatched for a few minutes as the
newspaper ignites and heat in the chimney
produces some draft. Once the fire has
ignited, close the door and leave the air
control fully open.
DO NOT LEAVE THE STOVE UNATTENDED WHEN THE DOOR IS SLIGHTLY
OPENED DURING IGNITION. ALWAYS CLOSE THE DOOR AFTER IGNITION.
After the kindling fire has mostly burned, you can add standard firewood pieces until you
have a fire of the right size for the conditions.

4.2.3 Two Parallel Logs

Place two spit logs in the firebox. Place a few sheets of twisted newspaper between the
logs. Now place some fine kindling across the two logs and some larger kindling across
those, log cabin style. Light the newspaper.

4.2.4 Using Fire Starters

Many people like to use commercial fire starters instead of newspaper. Some of these
starters are made of sawdust and wax and others are specialized flammable solid
chemicals. Follow the package directions for use.
Gel starter may be used but only if there are no hot embers present. Use only in a cold
firebox to start a fire.
DO NOT USE FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS SUCH AS GASOLINE, NAPHTHA, FUEL OIL,
MOTOR OIL, OR AEROSOLS TO START OR REKINDLE THE FIRE.
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A conventional kindling fire with paper
under finely split wood.
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